TExpL Summer Intern

Job Summary

The Total Experience Learning® (TExpL®) Institute at Alvernia University seeks motivated, student-centered college interns to support programming within the Momentum Makers Summer Program and other TExpL® initiatives. Rooted in Alvernia University’s Franciscan values of humility, service, community, peacemaking, and lifelong learning—and TExpL®’s commitment to innovation, experiential learning, equity, and real-world impact—this role provides hands-on experience in transformative education.

TExpL® Interns support instructors and program staff in delivering experiential, inquiry-driven curriculum designed to empower learners of all ages with essential academic, professional, and life skills. Interns receive training in the Total Experience Learning® methodology and contribute meaningfully to program planning, facilitation, and reflection. This hourly, as-needed position offers a unique opportunity to grow as an educator, mentor, and leader while supporting innovative youth and community-centered programming.

Essential Functions

• TExpL® Interns support students, educators, and professionals of all ages while modeling Alvernia University and TExpL® core values in all interactions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Participate in required onboarding, orientation, and training sessions introducing Total Experience Learning® methods, program logistics, safety expectations, and scheduling.
• Attendadditionaltraining sessions prior to participation in any new program or initiative.
• Attend assigned summer programming weeks and hours during the program.
• Serve as a teaching assistant during TExpL® programming, supporting instructors with facilitation, small-group instruction, and activity implementation based on individual strengths, skills, and interests.
• Supervise, mentor, and support students during hands-on projects, research activities, and experiential learning experiences.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that encourages curiosity, independence, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Assist students in preparing personalized applications of the Total Experience Learning® methodology.
• Support program operations, including welcoming participants, organizing materials and data, managing supplies, and assisting with program setup and teardown.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in reflection, feedback, and planning conversations as needed.